AOL Deskbar
What is AOL Deskbar? (from AOL)
AOL Deskbar is a free application that displays on your Windows taskbar. AOL Deskbar allows you to easily access many AOL services, including a real-time mail count and AOL Search field. The AOL Deskbar search feature allows you to search the web for anything you desire, such as, driving directions, movie show times an... Read more
Overview
AOL Deskbar is a program developed by AOL. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 664.95 KB (680,907 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 99% of users of AOL Deskbar come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: help.aol.com/help/microsites/microsite.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=218487
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\aol deskbar
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\AOL Deskbar\UNWISE.EXE" /u "C:\Program Files\AOL Deskbar\INSTALL.LOG"
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 664.95 KB
Files installed by AOL Deskbar
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deskbar.dll (by America Online) - AOL Deskbar
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AOLDeskbarSetup.exe (by America Online) - AOL Deskbar Installer 2.0.0.12
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UNWISE.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove AOL Deskbar?
You can uninstall AOL Deskbar from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program AOL Deskbar, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove AOL Deskbar.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 38%
Win Vista 1%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 40%
Keep it 60%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
40.16% |
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| Windows 7 |
31.15% |
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| Windows Vista |
21.31% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.38% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
38.98% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.34% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
19.49% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.63% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.24% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.39% |
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Geography
99.04% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
99.04% |
| United Kingdom |
0.96% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
44.19% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
34.88% |
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| Gateway |
6.98% |
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| Toshiba |
4.65% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.33% |
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| Intel |
2.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.33% |
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| Compaq |
1.16% |
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| ASUS |
1.16% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 560 |
2.83% |
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| HP HP Notebook |
1.89% |
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| Dell Computer Dimension 4... |
1.89% |
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| Dell Dell DM061 |
1.89% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
1.89% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A135 |
1.89% |
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About AOL
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Publisher URL: corp.aol.com